Advantages of conventional rotary induction machines and reasons why they are not generally used in electric traction for railways; various stages in development of linear machine and summary of principal advantages of linear system; speed control of linear motors; details of 2 experimental models of vehicles with linear motors, first rated at 5 hp peak output, and second at 25 hp; third machine with synchronous speed of 45 m/sec and rating of about 500 hp is being designed; problems involved.


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    Title :

    Linear induction-motor propulsion for high-speed railways


    Additional title:

    Engrs' Digest


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1962


    Size :

    8 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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